1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1991 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (570 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | Cuneo | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |
